GTA 6 is releasing in November 2026, after a series of delays. Read on to learn more about the release date, pre-order details, and where to get the game.
GTA 6 Release Date and Time
Releasing on November 19, 2026
GTA 6 is releasing on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders will open on June 25, 2026 on digital storefronts and select retailers.
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GTA 6 Overview
GTA 6 is the newest entry in Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto series and will be released for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This open world action-adventure is set in the fictional Florida-inspired US state of Leonida. It follows the criminal and romantic exploits of former Army man Jason Duval and ex-convict Lucia Caminos, the first non-optional female protagonist in the series.
Is GTA 6 on Xbox Game Pass?
No, GTA 6 has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is GTA 6 on PS Plus?
No, GTA 6 has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is GTA 6 on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, GTA 6 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Release Announcement History
2026
June 18 | Cover Art Revealed and Pre-Orders Announced
Rockstar revealed GTA 6's official cover art with a trailer on YouTube and announced that pre-orders would open on June 25.
May 17 | Release Date Confirmed
Take-Two's CEO confirmed the November 19, 2026 release date for GTA 6 after being pushed back 18 months behind its original launch.
February 4 | Physical Release Confirmed
Take-Two's CEO confirmed a physical release in the future. The team, however, did not specify if the game will release around the same time as the digital version but is confident the game won't be delayed further.
2025
November 5 | Release Delayed
GTA 6 announced on its official Twitter account and website that the game is now delayed to November 19, 2026.
May 6 | Release Delayed
GTA 6's second trailer release came with the news that the game is delayed to May 26, 2026.
2024
May 16 | Fall 2025 Release Confirmed
According to Take-Two Interactive’s 2024 fiscal report, GTA 6 is set for release by Fall 2025. The studio has reinforced this timeframe in multiple interviews, showing a strong commitment to delivering the game within this period.
2023
December 4 | First Trailer and 2025 Release Unveiled
GTA 6's first trailer, although was supposed to be released on the 5th, had to be released 10 hours earlier due to the video getting leaked and circulating fast online. The trailer came with a 2025 release window.
November 8 | Officially Announced
GTA 6's existence was formally announced through X (formerly Twitter) on November 8, 2023, during GTA 5's 10th anniversary. Rockstar Games promised to release a trailer a month later.
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